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Contents Finding Information for Your Computer 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Monitor Connections 14 Completed Setup 16 Opening the Computer Cover 17 Inside Your Computer 19 Solving Problems 21 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 21 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 . . 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 25 Beep Codes 27 Error Messages 28 System Lights 28 Diagnostic Lights 30 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information for Your Computer 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Monitor Connections 14 Completed Setup 16 Opening the Computer Cover 17 Inside Your Computer 19 Solving Problems 21 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 21 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 . . 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 25 Beep Codes 27 Error Messages 28 System Lights 28 Diagnostic Lights 30 Frequently Asked Questions 33 Contents 3
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... key on , and the computer is operating normally. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. See "Power Problems" and "System Board... Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). The Dell Diagnostics is running ,...
... key on , and the computer is operating normally. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. See "Power Problems" and "System Board... Problems" in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP). The Dell Diagnostics is running ,...
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...in your User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 29 Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. A problem was detected... while the BIOS was executing. Power Light Blinking yellow Hard-Drive Light Solid green Solid green and a N/A...
...in your User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 29 Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. A problem was detected... while the BIOS was executing. Power Light Blinking yellow Hard-Drive Light Solid green Solid green and a N/A...
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...optimal performance, install the DIMMs in your User's Guide). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat ...Guide for your computer is equipped with four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D." Diagnostic lights are located on the back of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all memory modules. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Ensure that you troubleshoot a problem...
...optimal performance, install the DIMMs in your User's Guide). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 30 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat ...Guide for your computer is equipped with four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D." Diagnostic lights are located on the back of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all memory modules. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. Ensure that you troubleshoot a problem...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Finding Information for Your Computer 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Monitor Connections 14 Completed Setup 16 Opening the Computer Cover 17 Inside Your Computer 19 Solving Problems 20 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 20 Using System Restore in Windows XP 22 Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 . . . . 23 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 24 Beep Codes 26 Error Messages 26 System Lights 27 Diagnostic Lights 28 Frequently Asked Questions 31 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information for Your Computer 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Monitor Connections 14 Completed Setup 16 Opening the Computer Cover 17 Inside Your Computer 19 Solving Problems 20 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 20 Using System Restore in Windows XP 22 Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 . . . . 23 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 24 Beep Codes 26 Error Messages 26 System Lights 27 Diagnostic Lights 28 Frequently Asked Questions 31 Contents 3
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... to complete. A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Power Problems" and "System Board Problems" in your User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. A system board or VRM failure ...has occurred. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. The Dell Diagnostics is in your User's Guide. See "System Board Problems...
... to complete. A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Power Problems" and "System Board Problems" in your User's Guide. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. A system board or VRM failure ...has occurred. A power supply or system board failure has occurred. The Dell Diagnostics is in your User's Guide. See "System Board Problems...
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... microprocessor for technical assistance. Memory modules are located on the back of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all four lights will display solid green. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for your User's Guide. For optimal performance, install the DIMMs in your...
... microprocessor for technical assistance. Memory modules are located on the back of the lights identify the problem. After the computer starts, all four lights will display solid green. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is not identified, contact Dell for your User's Guide. For optimal performance, install the DIMMs in your...